Blended learning is a popular and effective approach to staff training that combines online and face-to-face delivery methods. Lebih fleksibel. Computers & Education, 49(2), 396413. Learner interactions were seen from three angles of cognitivism, collaborative learning and student-teacher interactions. In addition, blended learning can incorporate a variety of different learning approaches and permits the curriculum to be customized to employees core learning styles, whether visual, auditory, reading/writing, or kinesthetic. The Online Journal of New Horizons in Education, 5(2), 1422. Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 31(4), 423439. Student-teacher interactions are known to bring satisfaction within online courses. It is noted that learner satisfaction with a learning management system can be an antecedent factor for blended learning effectiveness. Kenney, J., & Newcombe, E. (2011). Instructional Media and Technologies for Learning (7th ed.). WebBecause it combines the two advantages of instructional models, blended learning has positive impact to the learning process. The plan under which the various variables were tested involved face-to-face study at the beginning of a 17 week semester which was followed by online teaching and learning in the second half of the semester. (2012) findings that learners family responsibilities and hours of employment can impede their process of learning, it is not the case here since they are drivers to the blended learning process. This often leads to people continuing to learn In addition, dissatisfaction resulted from technical difficulties as well as ambiguous course instruction Hara and Kling (2001). Journal of Management Information Systems, 19(4), 930. 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Blended learning is an educational approach that combines both traditional ways of teaching (e.g., inside the classroom) and online ways of teaching Askar, P. & Altun, A. WebFour-tier blended learning model: Tier 1: Online content covering topics such as evaluation, retention and conflict resolution. Cluster sampling was used to select a total of 238 learners to participate in this study. This review presents research about blended learning effectiveness from the perspective of learner characteristics/background, design features and learning outcomes. Students of the third year were used from the department of technology in the School of Applied Sciences and Technology (n=18) since most of the year two courses had a lot of practical aspects that could not be used for the online learning part. Canada: AU Press, Athabasca University. In R. Pospisil & L. Willcoxson (Eds. Oups. Blended learning approaches have been increasingly promoted and adopted by school systems and higher educational institutions across the United States. Pituch, K. A., & Lee, Y. K. (2006). Anderson, T. (2004). Advantages include: Blended learning allows learners to complete certain sections of training using online resources, saving time in the classroom by enabling assessment of learners understanding after the fact. Last updated on Apr 3, 2023. Something Has Gone Terribly Wrong. Dealing with the characteristics identified in this study will give another dimension, especially for blended learning in learning environment designs and add to specific debate on learning using technology. Our study however, delves into improved performance but seeks to establish the potential of blended learning effectiveness by considering grades obtained in a blended learning experiment. Results show that learner self-regulation was good enough at 72.3% in all the sub-scales of goal setting, environment structuring, task strategies, time management, help-seeking and self-evaluation among learners. Goyal and Tambe (2015) noted that learners showed an appreciation to Moodles contribution in their learning. Such a model provides a truly interactive learning experience, increasing learner engagement by providing different options for self-study and thoughtfully combining digital and real-world training techniques. WebCreating an effective blended learning environment means making appropriate choices and overcoming the challenges that come with the use of technology. Student-teacher interaction was reported at 71% through instructors individually working with them online (57.2%) and being well guided towards learning goals (81%). Among the design features, technology quality, online tools and face-to-face support are predictors of learner satisfaction while learner characteristics of self regulation and attitudes to blended learning are predictors of satisfaction. Educational Technology & Society, 15(1), 127137. K-12 online learning: A survey of U.S. school district administrators. Training, 37(3), 6475. Blended learning effectiveness: the relationship between student characteristics, design features and outcomes Abstract. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought blended learning to the forefront of conversation nationwide. A higher percentage (85.3%) is reported on learners getting support from family regarding provision of essentials for learning such as tuition. B. Coldwell, J., Craig, A., Paterson, T., & Mustard, J. (2004) who noted learner preference for it for facilitating social interaction and communication skills. High learner intrinsic motivation leads to persistence in online courses as noted by Menager-Beeley, (2004) and is high enough in our study. Loukis, Georgious and Pazalo (2007) noted that learners measuring of a systems quality, reliability and ease of use leads to learning efficiency and can be so in blended learning. Hadad, W. (2007). Internet and Higher Education, 7(2), 95105. ED 457 822. Distance Education, 22(2), 306331. Improved learning is also noted through sharing study material, submitting assignments and using the calendar. A lack of prompt feedback for learners from course instructors was found to cause dissatisfaction in an online graduate course. Continued navigation through a learning management system increases use and is an indicator of success in blended learning (Delone & McLean, 2003). As more and more U.S. employees are able to work remotely, blended learning will only continue to grow. The reviewed literature clearly shows learner characteristics/background and blended learning design features play a part in blended learning effectiveness and some of them are significant predictors of effectiveness. The final semester evaluation results were used as a measure for performance as an outcome. This paper investigates the effectiveness of a blended learning environment through analyzing the relationship between student characteristics/background, design features and learning outcomes. Maidenhead: OUP McGraw-Hill. Our study has not agreed with Eom et al. They reported that online resources were well organized, user friendly and easy to access (71%) as well as well structured in a clear and understandable manner (72%). Anyone you share the following link with will be able to read this content: Sorry, a shareable link is not currently available for this article. It is again noted that a system with poor response time cannot be taken to be useful for e-learning and blended learning especially in cases of limited bandwidth (Anderson, 2004). The accomplishment scale in knowledge construction scored 71% and specifically the fact that learners were able to work together with group members to accomplish learning tasks throughout the study of the course units (79%). It was also noted that a common factor in failure and learner drop-out is the time conflict which is compounded by issues of family, employment status as well as management support (Packham, Jones, Miller, & Thomas, 2004). Learners can revisit microlearning lesson videos and take online assessments at their own pace to ensure they retain the material. Effectiveness of Moodle-enabled blended learning in private Indian Business School teaching NICHE programs. Park, J.-H., & Choi, H. J. Collaborative learning was average at 50% with low percentages in learners posting challenges to colleagues ideas online (34%) and posting ideas for colleagues to read online (37%). 324332). Improving online learning: student perceptions of useful and challenging characteristics. Int J Educ Technol High Educ 14, 7 (2017). The learners balance between study and work is a drive factor towards blended learning effectiveness since their management of their workload vis a vis study time is at 60 and 61% of the learners are encouraged to go for study by their bosses. Learner and instructional factors influencing learner outcomes within a blended learning environment. Manage cookies/Do not sell my data we use in the preference centre. In Greer, Hudson & Paughs study as cited in Park and Choi (2009), family and peer support for learners is important for success in online and face-to-face learning. Most of the student characteristics and blended learning design features dealt with in this study are important factors for blended learning effectiveness. Additionally, a majority of survey respondents (56%) indicated they plan to return to some classroom training while maintaining some of the remote learning instituted during the pandemic. statement and Arbaugh, J. TechTrends, 48(6), 2931. Greer, Hudson and Paugh further noted that peer encouragement assisted new learners in computer use and applications. Students perceptions of the introduction of a blended learning environment: An exploratory case study. They reported that using moodle helped them to learn new concepts, information and gaining skills (85.3%) as well as sharing what they knew or learned (76.4%). When face-to-face teaching is limited, distance learningblended learning (BL) or an Communication Education, 37(3), 198207.

The results indicate that some of the student characteristics/backgrounds and design features are significant predictors for student learning outcomes in blended learning. (2006) who found learner interactions as predictors of learner satisfaction but agrees with Naaj et al. Hofmann adds that users getting into difficulties with technology may result into abandoning the learning and eventual failure of technological applications. The quality of learning management system content for learners can be a predictor of good performance in e-and blended learning environments and can lead to learner satisfaction. Education and Training, 46(67), 335342. Learners reported that their workmates stand in for them at workplaces to enable them do their study in blended learning while 61% are encouraged by their bosses to go and improve their skills through further education and training. Learners knowledge construction was reported at 78% with initiation and discovery scales scoring 84% with 88% specifically for discovering the learning points in the course units. Stacey, E., & Gerbic, P. (2007). In agreement with Selim (2007), learner positive attitudes towards e-and blended learning environments are success factors. Educational Technology & Society, 15(1), 127136. 2.1 Blended Learning. In the process of giving and receiving among themselves, the authors noted that learners learned by writing what they understood. volume14, Articlenumber:7 (2017) (2008), no statistically significant differences exist between age groups. Beard, Harper and Riley (2004) shows that some learners are successful while in a personal interaction with teachers and peers thus prefer face-to-face in the blend. Article Online blended learning platforms can help track the time taken by an employee to complete a task, the number of times Research shows that high motivation among online learners leads to persistence in their courses (Menager-Beeley, 2004). Accessed 2 Aug 2016. All the models explaining the three dependent variables of learner satisfaction, intrinsic motivation and knowledge construction were significant at the 0.000 probability level (Table6). A. A value flow model for the evaluation of an e-learning service. The Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology, 13(1), 7887. Cronbachs alpha was used to test reliability and the table below gives the results. Ahmad, N., & Al-Khanjari, Z. From the Postgraduate Directorate (n=17), first and second year students were selected because learners attend a face-to-face session before they are given paper modules to study away from campus. This study employed a quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent control group. And a May 2021 Mercer study found that 70% of companies said they were planning to adopt the hybrid work model [4]. Beard, L. A., Harper, C., & Riley, G. (2004). Library Philosophy and Practice. (2008). They however reported that there was intermittent breakdown during online study (67%) though they could complete their internet program during connection (63.4%).

Factors such as learners hours of employment and family responsibilities are known to impede learners process of learning, blended learning inclusive (Cohen, Stage, Hammack, & Marcus, 2012). 9. Cohen, K. E., Stage, F. K., Hammack, F. M., & Marcus, A. E-learning and retention key factors influencing student withdrawal. Learner attitudes towards Face-to-face support were reported at 88% showing that the sessions were enjoyable experiences (89%) with high quality class discussions (86%) and therefore recommended that the sessions should continue in blended learning (89%). Dengan menerapkan Outliers were no cause for concern in our data since we had only 1% of all cases falling outside 3.0 thus proving the data as a normally distributed sample. Effect of blended environment model on high school students academic achievement. This implies that the potential for blended learning to be effective exists and is unhampered by gender or age differences. WebBlended Learning Strategies; Custom eLearning; Games, Gamification, and Play for Learning; and every organization can benefit from video in its learning mix. Generally, learners performed well in blended learning in the final examination with an average pass of 62% and standard deviation of 7.5. It was also noted that learners may not continue in e- and blended learning if they are unable to make friends thereby being disconnected and developing feelings of isolation during their blended learning experiences (Willging & Johnson, 2009). An e-learning approach to secondary education in Palestine: opportunities and challenges. Tier 2: Simulated situations and interactive scenarios to enhance learning. The levels of family and social support for learners stand at 61 and 75% respectively, indicating potential for blended learning to be effective. Shapiro-Wilk test was done to test normality of the data for it to qualify for parametric tests. This study is done in the context of a plan to undertake innovative pedagogy involving use of a learning management system (moodle) for the first time in teaching and learning in a Ugandan university. Student characteristics and learning outcomes in a blended learning environment intervention in a Ugandan University. Research has dealt with learner characteristics that contribute to learner performance outcomes. Whether you want live virtual training led by an expert instructor or you prefer to have employees train and learn via the most up-to-date, focused eLearning videos, a blended learning approach can help your business achieve its reskilling, upskilling, and other training goals. Computers in Human Behaviour, 30, 249261. Throughout the three-year transition of EPME to a blended learning model, approximately 50,000 Airmen have enrolled in the distance learning portion. Educational Technology & Society, 12(4), 282293. The effectiveness of using blended learning teaching and learning strategy to develop students' performance at higher education Hisham Hanfy Ayob, Georgia Daleure, Nadia Solovieva, Wasif Minhas, Timothy White Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education ISSN: 2050-7003 Article publication date: 4 May 2021 Permissions Downloads The end of semester results were used to measure learner performance.

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